Old English Windmill Converted To A Romantic Home

Windmill converted to a home in England for sale

Old windmills have a certain type of enchantment – don’t you think?

This amazing place in Buckinghamshire, England was listed for sale last year.

English Windmill converted to a home

Despite once being a working mill, the four white sails on The Windmill haven’t turned since 1912. That is the year a forward-thinker converted it into living quarters.

Located in a picturesque hamlet called Braziers End, this iconic structure has held court over the green fields since the mid-1800s. Earlier windmills preceded it but were demolished in favor of progressing technologies.

It has since sold but was listed for sale last year for £1.65 million (approximately $2 million USD). Not cheap, but this place is amazing!

The Windmill is now a charming five-bedroom residence brimming with character.

English Windmill converted to a home

The Grade II Listed Historic Property includes an adjoining cottage for additional square footage.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

The Windmill has an interesting connection to fame: the first residents were Gilbert Cannan and his new wife Mary (née Ansell), who had previously been married to JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan!

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

The decor is very English-country-cottage, but there are also some artifacts from the mill’s working days.

The original flywheel for the steam-powered engine has been preserved in the dining room.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

Fairy lights and a sky-blue background have transformed this once-dusty agri-industrial mechanism into a whimsical centerpiece.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

The cottage-style kitchen is actually quite spacious and light-filled.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

The Cannans loved to entertain in their unique home and often had friends over including members of the famed Bloomsbury Group. Reputed visitors to the mill included DH Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, and the painter Mark Gertler.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

In fact, Gertler painted a now famous picture of the mill called ‘Gilbert Cannan at his Mill’ which is displayed in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

Gilbert Cannan at his Mill

Gilbert Cannan and his Mill

The picture depicts Cannan outside the Mill with his two dogs.

How fabulous is that?

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

After the Cannans left the mill in 1916, it was rented by American actress Doris Keane. Then in the 1930’s, the mill was used as an art studio and classroom by the artist Bernard Adams.

A more recent resident was Sir David Hatch, director of BBC Radio. With all of the famous creatives who lived and spent time here, you have to wonder if there isn’t something magical about this place.

historic UK windmill converted to a cottage

The Windmill has a total of 2,217 square feet of living space.

Back outside, the property features 0.3 acres of land.

English Windmill converted to a home

The delightful ‘country garden’ with lovely views over the neighboring fields just adds to the endearment of this place.

English Windmill converted to a home

English Windmill converted to a home

English Windmill converted to a home

Imagine living here!

Windmill converted to a home in England for sale

A creative’s dream come true.

 

Sources:

www.countrylife.co.uk/property/an-amazing-converted-windmill-and-adjoining-cottage-that-has-hosted-celebrities-artists-and-writers-over-the-years-248920

www.countrylife.onthemarket.com/details/12215956/

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